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September 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Cultural Tourism Through Improvements to Visitor Facilities in Idaho and Oregon

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1 million grant to the Nez Perce Tribe, Lapwai, Idaho, to support the recovery of the tourism and outdoor recreation sector through development of new visitor facilities. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Tourism Through Improvements to Visitor Amenities in Anchorage, Alaska

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1 million grant to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, Anchorage, Alaska, to assist the recovery of the tourism sector with improvements to visitor amenities. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Water Infrastructure Upgrades to Support Tourism in Santa Claus, Indiana

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.1 million grant to the town of Santa Claus, Indiana, for water infrastructure upgrades in support of the tourism industry. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4.5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Tourism Through Improvements to Recreational Amenities in Bisbee, Arizona

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4.5 million grant to city of Bisbee, Arizona, to support the recovery of the tourism and outdoor recreation sector with development of a new, shared-use trail in the city. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Tourism-Related Business Growth in Eugene, Oregon

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.2 million grant to the city of Eugene, Oregon for expansion of an existing trail system to catalyze the local tourist sector. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Tourism by Making Recreational Infrastructure Improvements in Portland, Oregon

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.2 million grant to the city of Portland, Oregon, to support the recovery of the tourism sector through recreational infrastructure improvements and beautification. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Tourism Through Development of New Event Infrastructure in Willcox, Arizona

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1 million grant to Willcox Theater and Arts, Inc., Willcox, Arizona, to support the recovery of the tourism sector through improvements to the downtown historic district of Willcox. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $800,000 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Promote Professional Recruitment in San Juan, Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $800,000 grant to ConPRmetidos, San Juan, Puerto Rico, to develop “El Comeback,” an innovative initiative designed to foster collaboration between the public and private sectors to strengthen Puerto Rico’s professional network and opportunities. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $585,534 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Tourism by Restoring the Historic Liberty Theater in La Grande, Oregon

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $585,534 grant to the Liberty Theatre Foundation, Inc., La Grande, Oregon to support the recovery of the local tourism sector through the revitalization of a historic La Grande landmark. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan